Bank of America is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Student Leaders program through Jan. 15, 2025. This paid summer internship is an opportunity for metro Detroit students who have a passion for community engagement to connect with the tools and resources to make a positive difference.
The program annually connects more than 300 high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities across the nation to employment, skills development and service. Students Leaders receive first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with local nonprofits. They also travel to Washington, D.C. for the national Student Leaders Summit to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs.
To become a Student Leader, students need to meet the following criteria:
· Currently be a junior or senior in high school
· Permanently reside in one of the eligible locations (Macomb, Oakland or Wayne counties)
· Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship through the end of September 2025
· Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization and work 35 hours a week
· Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 21-26, 2025)
· Be a student in good standing at your school
· Have not been previously selected for the program
· Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance counselor or school administrator. (Students should contact their recommender as soon as possible to provide them with the requirements listed at the end of the application. The letter and application must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 16 through the registration link provided.)
Prospective Student Leaders can apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
